History of Alexander Zverev in Timeline

Alexander Zverev, a German professional tennis player, is currently ranked world No. 3. He boasts 24 ATP Tour singles titles and two doubles titles. Zverev's accomplishments include winning a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and securing titles at the 2018 and 2021 ATP Finals. He has also been a runner-up at three major tournaments, solidifying his position as a top player in men's tennis.

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1986: Teenager with Consecutive Top Ten Wins

In 2016, Zverev became the first teenager to record three consecutive victories against top ten opponents since Boris Becker in 1986.

1990: Irina Zvereva in Germany

In 1990, Irina Zvereva went to Germany to compete at a tournament, with her husband accompanying as her coach.

1995: First German to win the season-ending championships since Boris Becker

In 1995, Alexander Zverev became the first German since Boris Becker to win the season-ending championships.

April 1997: Alexander Zverev Born

In April 1997, Alexander "Sascha" Zverev was born.

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2000: Reference to Tommy Haas's Olympic medal

In 2021, Zverev won the Olympic gold medal, becoming the first German man to win a medal since Tommy Haas won silver at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

2004: First Top 20 Victory

In 2014, Alexander Zverev recorded his first top 20 victory over No. 16 Mikhail Youzhny, becoming the first 17-year old to defeat a top 20 opponent since Richard Gasquet in 2004.

2005: Youngest Boys' Champion Since Donald Young

In 2013, Zverev was the youngest boys' champion since Donald Young in 2005.

2006: First Semifinal Since Čilić

In 2014, Alexander Zverev reached the semifinals of the International German Open, becoming the first 17-year old to make a semifinal since Marin Čilić in 2006.

2006: Youngest Player to Debut in the Top 20 Since Djokovic

In 2016, Alexander Zverev became the youngest player to debut in the top 20 since Novak Djokovic in 2006.

2007: Youngest Masters Champion Since Djokovic

In May of 2017, Zverev won his first Masters title at the Rome Masters, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final to become the youngest Masters champion since Djokovic in 2007 and the first such champion born in the 1990s.

2009: Youngest Challenger Title Winner Since Tomic

At 17 years and 2 months, Alexander Zverev became the youngest player to win a Challenger title since Bernard Tomic in 2009.

January 2011: First Junior Match

In January 2011, at the age of 13, Zverev played his first junior match at a grade 4 tournament in Poland and he entered his first event on the International Tennis Federation (ITF) junior circuit.

2011: ATP Tour Qualifying

In 2011, at the age of 14, Zverev entered qualifying at three different tournaments, including the 2011 Moselle Open on the ATP Tour.

August 2012: First Professional Main Draw Win

In August 2012, Zverev achieved his first professional main draw victory against Christian Lichtenegger at a Futures event in Germany.

2012: First ITF Title

In 2012, Zverev won his first ITF title at the Fujairah Junior Championships, a low-level Grade 4 tournament in the United Arab Emirates.

2013: 2013 French Open Finalist David Ferrer

David Ferrer was a 2013 French Open Finalist.

2013: Jez Green Begins Working with Zverev

In 2013, Fitness trainer Jez Green, who previously worked with Andy Murray, began working with Zverev.

2013: Junior Success and No. 1 Ranking

In 2013, Zverev experienced a major improvement in singles, winning his first Grade 1 title, his first Grade A title, and finishing runner-up at the French Open. He also reached the semifinals of the Junior US Open. He became the No. 1 ranked junior in late October and was named the ITF Junior World Champion.

2013: ATP Tour Debut

In 2013, Zverev made his main draw debut on the ATP Tour at the International German Open and his ATP Challenger Tour debut at the Meerbusch Challenger.

2013: French Open Runner-Up

In 2013, Zverev was a runner-up at the French Open.

2014: Australian Open Junior Title

In 2014, Alexander Zverev won the singles events at both tournaments, the first of which came against Australian Omar Jasika at the Traralgon Junior International. At the Australian Open, he defeated Kozlov to finish his junior career with a first major title.

2014: Reference to a past champion at the Australian Open

In 2020, Zverev defeated Stan Wawrinka, the 15th seed and 2014 champion, in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open.

2014: Braunschweig Challenger Title

In July 2014, Zverev won the Braunschweig Challenger for his first professional title, defeating multiple top 100 players.

2016: Hopman Cup Participation with Sabine Lisicki

In 2016, Alexander Zverev competed at the Hopman Cup with Sabine Lisicki. They won their tie against the French team, with Zverev winning both his singles and mixed doubles matches, but did not advance to the final.

2016: Davis Cup Debut

In 2016, Alexander Zverev made his Davis Cup debut for Germany against the Czech Republic, losing to Tomáš Berdych in five sets.

2016: Most Double Faults on Tour

In 2016, Zverev hit the most double faults on the tour.

2016: 2016 Australian Open and Open Sud de France

In 2016, Zverev participated in the Australian Open and reached the semifinals in singles and the finals in doubles at the Open Sud de France, where he defeated Marin Čilić.

2016: First ATP Title and Top 20 Debut

In 2016, Zverev won his first ATP title at the St. Petersburg Open, defeating top-10 players, and became the youngest player to debut in the top 20 since Novak Djokovic in 2006.

2017: Laver Cup Debut

In 2017, Alexander Zverev debuted at the Laver Cup in Prague, earning four points for Team Europe by winning both of his singles matches, contributing to their 15–9 victory over Team World.

2017: Name Preference and Australian Open

In 2017, Zverev expressed his preference to be referred to as Alexander rather than Sascha, and he competed at the Australian Open, narrowly losing to Rafael Nadal in five sets.

2017: First Masters 1000 title at the Italian Open

In 2017, Zverev had his best result in Rome, winning his first Masters 1000 title at the Italian Open.

2017: Tennis Idol Roger Federer

In 2017, Zverev identified Roger Federer as his tennis idol.

2017: First Davis Cup Match Win

In 2017, during the Davis Cup against Belgium, Alexander Zverev recorded his first career match win in the competition against Arthur De Greef.

2017: Hiring Juan Carlos Ferrero

In the summer of 2017, Zverev hired Juan Carlos Ferrero at the Washington Open.

August 2018: Ivan Lendl Joins Zverev's Team

In August 2018, Ivan Lendl joined Zverev's coaching team.

2018: Improved Serve and Return Ratings

By 2018, Zverev had improved his serve and return ratings, ranking 19th in serve rating and 8th in return rating. He landed 64.2% of his first serves and had the fifth highest percentage of first serve points won at 32.4%.

2018: Hopman Cup Final Appearance

In 2018, Alexander Zverev paired with Angelique Kerber and reached the Hopman Cup final, primarily due to winning all three of their mixed doubles matches. They lost to Switzerland in the final.

2018: Winning Clinching Matches at Laver Cup

In 2018, Alexander Zverev played a crucial role at the Laver Cup, winning the clinching match against Kevin Anderson.

2018: First Davis Cup Tie Win

In 2018, Alexander Zverev won his first Davis Cup tie, winning both of his singles matches against Alex de Minaur and Kyrgios, leading Germany to a 3–1 victory over Australia.

2018: ATP Finals Title

In 2018, Alexander Zverev won the ATP Finals title.

2018: Laver Cup Clinching Match

In 2018, Zverev played an instrumental role in Team Europe's early success at the Laver Cup, winning the clinching match.

July 2019: Zverev and Lendl Split

In July 2019, Zverev and Ivan Lendl split up due to disappointing results and personal differences.

October 2019: Alleged Violence Escalation

In October 2019 the violence allegedly escalated.

2019: Second Hopman Cup Final Appearance

In 2019, Alexander Zverev and Angelique Kerber reached the Hopman Cup final for the second consecutive year, setting up a rematch against Switzerland. They lost the final in the mixed doubles match.

2019: Davis Cup Qualifying Round

In 2019, Alexander Zverev participated in the Davis Cup qualifying round against Hungary, winning both of his singles matches, contributing to Germany's 5–0 victory. He did not participate in the finals.

2019: Winning Clinching Matches at Laver Cup

In 2019, Alexander Zverev played a crucial role at the Laver Cup, winning the clinching match against Milos Raonic.

2019: 2019 Season Overview

In 2019, Alexander Zverev reached the fourth round at the Australian Open, was runner-up at the Mexican Open, won the Geneva Open, and reached the quarterfinal at the French Open where he lost to Novak Djokovic. He struggled during the grass court season and attributed his early struggles to a legal dispute with his former agent.

2019: Alleged abuse at the Laver Cup

In 2019, Zverev allegedly became violent towards Olga Sharypova, including punching her in the face during an argument that took place in the pair's hotel room while Zverev was competing at the Laver Cup.

2019: Mixed doubles matches with Angelique Kerber

In 2019, Zverev played mixed doubles matches with Angelique Kerber.

2019: Second Laver Cup Clinching Match

In 2019, Zverev won the clinching match at the Laver Cup for the second year in a row.

2019: Reference to 2019 Finalist in the Madrid Open

In 2022, Zverev played against Stefanos Tsitsipas whom he had defeated in the semifinals. Tsitsipas was a 2019 finalist.

May 2020: Alleged abuse incident

In May 2020, Zverev allegedly pushed Brenda Patea into a wall and choked her.

May 2020: Alleged Abuse Incident with Brenda Patea

In May 2020, there was an alleged incident of physical abuse in Berlin involving Brenda Patea.

June 2020: COVID-19 Exposure and Party

In June 2020, after possible exposure to COVID-19 during Novak Djokovic's Adria Tour, Zverev announced self-isolation after testing negative. However, he was later filmed at a party in Monaco, prompting criticism.

October 2020: Olga Sharypova's Abuse Allegations

In October 2020, Olga Sharypova accused Zverev of physical and emotional abuse during their relationship. She described incidents of violence, including one at the 2019 Laver Cup. Zverev denied the allegations.

2020: 2020 Season Highlights

In 2020, Alexander Zverev competed in the ATP Cup representing Germany. At the Australian Open, he reached his first major singles semifinal. He also won two consecutive ATP 250 events in Cologne and reached the final of the Paris Masters.

2020: ATP Cup Debut

In 2020, Alexander Zverev represented Germany at the debut of the ATP Cup. He lost all three of his matches in the group stage against Alex de Minaur, Denis Shapovalov, and Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Germany did not advance.

2020: Tokyo Olympics Gold Medal

In 2020, Alexander Zverev won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

2020: Loss in 2020 US Open final

In 2020, Zverev faced Dominic Thiem in the final of the US Open, marking one of only two instances in his career where he lost a 5-set match after leading by two sets.

2020: Most Double Faults on Tour

In 2020, Zverev hit the most double faults on the tour.

2020: 2020 French Open and ATP Tour

In 2020, Zverev reached the fourth round of the French Open, won two ATP 250 events in Cologne, reached the final of the Paris Masters, and was eliminated in the group stage of the ATP Finals.

2020: Working with David Ferrer

In 2020, Zverev started to work with David Ferrer.

2020: First Major Final Since the 2020 US Open

Zverev reached his first Major final since the 2020 US Open at the 2024 French Open.

January 2021: Zverev and Ferrer Split

In January 2021, Zverev and David Ferrer announced their split.

July 2021: 2021 Wimbledon and Top 5 Return

In July 2021, Zverev reached the fourth round at Wimbledon, equaling his best achievement at the tournament, and returned to the top 5 rankings after two years.

August 2021: Injunction Against Slate and Carillo's Resignation

In August 2021, Zverev secured an injunction against Slate, barring publication of assault allegations without stronger evidence. Slate protested and appealed the decision. Mary Carillo stepped down from her role at the 2021 Laver Cup due to the ATP's handling of the allegations.

August 2021: Second Article on Abuse Allegations

In August 2021, a second article by Ben Rothenberg was released in Slate magazine, detailing alleged abuse by Zverev, including an incident in October 2019 where the violence allegedly escalated.

November 2021: 2021 Rolex Paris Masters and Ranking

In November 2021, Zverev reached the semifinals of the Rolex Paris Masters, and as a result, he equaled his singles career-high ranking of World No. 3 on November 8, 2021.

2021: Laver Cup Participation

In 2021, Alexander Zverev participated in the Laver Cup in Boston, defeating John Isner in three sets during his only match, contributing to Team Europe's 14–1 victory.

2021: Second ATP Finals Title

In 2021, Alexander Zverev won his second ATP Finals title.

2021: Jez Green Departs Zverev's Team

In 2021, Jez Green departed Zverev's team after working with him for around seven years.

2021: Career-Best Results

In 2021, Zverev achieved career-best results.

2021: Last Master Title

In 2021, Zverev last won a Master title before winning the Italian Open in 2024.

2021: 2021 BNP Paribas Open Quarterfinal

In 2021, Zverev reached the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open, losing to Taylor Fritz despite holding two match points.

2021: 2021 Clay Court Performances

In 2021, Zverev reached the third round in Monte Carlo and the quarterfinals in Munich during the clay court season.

2021: Playing for Germany in the ATP Cup

In 2021, Zverev represented Germany in the ATP Cup, playing against Canada and Serbia. He won his match against Denis Shapovalov but lost to Novak Djokovic in singles. However, he and Jan-Lennard Struff won their doubles match against Djokovic and Nikola Ćaćić, helping Germany advance to the semifinals. They eventually lost to Russia, with Zverev losing to Daniil Medvedev. Germany lost the game 2-1, allowing Russia to advance to the final.

2021: 2021 Western & Southern Open Victory

In 2021, Zverev won the Western & Southern Open, marking his 17th career title and fourth of the season.

2021: Birth of Daughter Mayla

In 2021, Zverev's daughter Mayla was born to Brenda Patea.

2021: 2021 Season Start and Acapulco Title

In February 2021, Zverev represented Germany at the ATP Cup and reached the semi-finals. At the Australian Open, he reached the quarterfinals. In March, he won his 14th ATP title in Acapulco.

2021: Dating Sophia Thomalla

Since 2021, Zverev has been dating German actress Sophia Thomalla.

June 2022: Injury at French Open and Career High Ranking

In June 2022, Zverev sustained a severe ankle injury at the French Open, tearing all three lateral ligaments, which required surgery. Despite his exit, he reached a career-high ranking of world No. 2 on June 13, 2022.

August 2022: Zverev Announces Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis and Launches Foundation

In August 2022, Alexander Zverev announced his type 1 diabetes diagnosis, which he received at the age of three, and launched the Alexander Zverev Foundation to support individuals with diabetes.

2022: Continued Career-Best Results and Ankle Injury

In 2022, Zverev continued his career-best results before suffering an ankle injury at the French Open.

2022: 2022 Season Start and Australian Open

In 2022, Zverev represented Germany at the ATP Cup, and at the Australian Open, he reached the fourth round.

2022: Default at Mexican Open

In 2022, after a doubles loss at the Mexican Open, Zverev repeatedly struck the umpire's chair with his racket, leading to his default from the tournament, fines, and a suspended ban.

January 2023: ATP Investigation Concludes

In late January 2023, the ATP announced that they would not punish Zverev due to insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations of abuse.

July 2023: Second Woman's Allegations Become Public

In July 2023, allegations from a second woman, Brenda Patea, became public through a court filing regarding alleged bodily harm in May 2020.

October 2023: Penalty Order Issued Against Zverev

On 2 October 2023, a Berlin court issued a penalty order against Zverev for "physically abusing and damaging the health of a woman" in May 2020, including a fine. Zverev appealed the order.

November 2023: Patea Speaks Publicly About Alleged Abuse

On 1 November 2023, Brenda Patea publicly described the alleged abuse incident in May 2020, stating that Zverev pushed her into a wall and choked her during a dispute.

2023: Insulin Injection Controversy at 2023 French Open

During a match at the 2023 French Open, Alexander Zverev was initially disallowed from injecting insulin on-court, which led to criticism from the International Diabetes Federation and the JDRF. Tournament organizers later clarified that Zverev would be permitted to inject insulin on-court during matches.

2023: ATP Finals Participation and Season End

In 2023, Alexander Zverev qualified for the ATP Finals for the first time since 2021. Despite securing victories against Carlos Alcaraz and Andrey Rublev in the group stage, and losing to Medvedev, he did not advance to the semi-finals due to Alcaraz and Medvedev having a better win-loss percentage in sets, concluding his 2023 season.

2023: Lawsuit Settlement with Brenda Patea

In 2023, Zverev reached a settlement in a lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend Brenda Patea.

2023: Representing Germany at the United Cup and Australian Open

In 2023, Zverev started his season representing Germany at the United Cup, where he lost to Jiří Lehečka and Taylor Fritz. Germany failed to qualify for the knockout round. At the Australian Open, he won his first match since June 2022 against Juan Pablo Varillas but was defeated in the second round by Michael Mmoh.

2023: US Open Match Controversy and Quarterfinal Loss

In 2023, during his US Open match against Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev stopped play to complain about a fan shouting a stanza from "Deutschlandlied", which he interpreted as a Nazi sentiment. He later lost the quarterfinal match against Carlos Alcaraz after defeating Sinner in a five-set match. This performance, along with his Roland Garros semi-final, highlighted his return to top form.

January 2024: Appointment to ATP Advisory Council and Netflix Feature

In January 2024, Zverev was appointed to the ATP Players Advisory Council, sparking criticism due to the pending domestic abuse charge. He was also featured on the second season of the Netflix series "Break Point", which faced criticism for ignoring the abuse allegations.

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May 2024: Trial Begins in Berlin

In May 2024, Zverev's trial began in the Berlin Criminal Court, coinciding with his semifinal run at the Australian Open and bringing increased scrutiny to the allegations.

June 2024: Trial Terminated with Settlement

On 7 June 2024, Zverev's trial was terminated after a settlement was reached out-of-court, with Zverev agreeing to pay €200,000. The settlement didn't include an admission of guilt, and the case concluded without a criminal record.

2024: No Grass Titles Yet

As of 2024, Zverev had yet to win a title on grass, despite reaching two finals and defeating Roger Federer on that surface. His best grass tournament remains Halle in his home country.

2024: 2024 Laver Cup win against Francis Tiafoe

At the 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin, Alexander Zverev defeated Francis Tiafoe, which led to Team Europe winning the Laver Cup for a fifth time, overtaking Team World 5–2 in the series.

2024: US Open Quarterfinals and Qualification for ATP Finals

In 2024, Alexander Zverev reached the US Open quarterfinals and recorded his 450th win over Brandon Nakashima. With this win, he qualified for the ATP Finals for the seventh time.

2024: Hamburg Open Final

In 2024, Alexander Zverev reached the final at the Hamburg Open on clay, where he was defeated by Arthur Fils in three sets.

2024: 2024 Rolex Paris Masters Title and World No. 2 Ranking

In 2024, Alexander Zverev won the Rolex Paris Masters, defeating Ugo Humbert in the final, securing his second Masters 1000 trophy of the season and the World No. 2 ranking.

2024: Zverev leads Team Germany to United Cup Victory

In 2024, Zverev led Team Germany to victory at the United Cup in Sydney, Australia. He won his singles matches against Lorenzo Sonego and Adrian Mannarino, partnered with Angelique Kerber in mixed doubles, and won his singles match against Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarterfinals. Despite a loss to Alex de Minaur in the semifinal against Australia, he and Laura Siegemund won their mixed doubles match, advancing Germany to the final. In the final against Poland, Zverev won his singles match against Hubert Hurkacz and partnered with Siegemund to win the mixed doubles match, securing the United Cup title for Germany. This was his first team event win since the 2021 Laver Cup.

2024: 2024 Season Highlights: Rome Masters Title and Rankings

In 2024, Zverev won his sixth Masters title at the Italian Open in Rome, defeating Nicolás Jarry in the final. This victory marked his first Masters title since 2021 and his best result in Rome since winning the 2017 Italian Open.

2024: Controversial Overrule and Loss in 2024 French Open Final

In the final set of the 2024 French Open final, a controversial overrule on an Alcaraz serve led to Zverev losing the fifth set after having a lead of two sets to one. Despite reaching his first Major final since the 2020 US Open, he failed to win his maiden slam title.

April 2025: Bavarian Open Win and No. 2 Ranking

On his birthday, April 2025, Alexander Zverev won the Bavarian Open in Munich for the third time, marking his 24th title and reclaiming the number 2 spot from Alcaraz.